Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

Let's face it -- it's not a lot of fun to be an investor right now. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is down more than 20% year to date despite a recent bout of bullishness, and stocks are still vulnerable to more summertime downside. At the very least, many investors are leery of taking on new trades, while some are still shedding existing positions out of sheer fear.

While the worry is certainly understandable, veteran investors know the time to be a buyer is when the majority of the crowd is in a panic. That's especially true when you're talking about stocks equipped to withstand the potential economic weakness that's got so many people worried.

Here's a rundown of three solid stocks you can add to your portfolio right now if you've got some idle cash you won't be needing for a while.

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